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LOT 0667
Roman Bronze Double-Horse Brooch
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (9.68 grams, 41 mm).
Bow brooch formed as an arch with addorsed horse-heads with notched detailing, pin and catchplate below. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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LOT 0667
Roman Bronze Double-Horse Brooch
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
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Roman Red Ware Bowl
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Broad and squat in profile with inturned rim and external carination. 410 grams, 16.7 cm wide
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Roman Pale Blue Glass Bead Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed mainly of pale blue and pale green beads with some larger feature beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 3.53 grams, 17 cm
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